The doctrine that President James Polk believed in is known as "Manifest Destiny." This belief held that it was America's divine right and destiny to expand its territory across the North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It justified the westward expansion and was a significant factor in U.S. policies during the 19th century, including the annexation of Texas and the Oregon Territory.
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